Technology

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 7656: Enacts the "respect electoral audiovisual legitimacy (REAL) act"

Prohibits political communication containing any photo, video or audio depiction of a candidate created in whole or in part through the use of generative artificial intelligence.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI-generated political content, restricting generative AI use in elections per bill's explicit language.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9190: Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school

Prohibits the use of most artificial intelligence in classrooms prior to high school except for AI used for diagnostic purposes or explicit instruction interventions for students with disabilities.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill explicitly restricts AI use in K-12 classrooms (except diagnostics/disabilities), limiting technology integration in early education, aligning with 'restrict' indicator.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits AI use in K-8 classrooms except diagnostics/disability cases, restricting tech adoption in education per bill text.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3356: Relates to enacting the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"

Enacts the "advanced artificial intelligence licensing act"; providing for regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems (Part A); requires registration and licensing of high-risk advanced artificial intelligence systems and related provisions regarding the operation of such systems (Part B); establishes the advanced artificial intelligence ethical code of conduct (Part C); prohibits the development and operation of certain artificial intelligence systems (Part D).

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits certain AI development and mandates licensing for high-risk systems, restricting AI innovation in specific areas per Part D and Part B.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 8, 2025

S 140: Restricts the use of wireless communication devices by students on school property

Prohibits students from accessing their wireless communications devices on school property, unless authorized for classroom use; prohibits students from accessing social media platforms through the use of internet access provided by the school district, except when expressly directed to for class instruction.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts student access to wireless devices and social media on school property, limiting technology use and internet access except for classroom instruction.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Social Media Telecommunications

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 9165: Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content

Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content; requires social media platforms to provide an easily accessible and usable mechanism for users to report such content.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyMandates faster removal of violent content on social media, restricting platform content moderation discretion and imposing new obligations on tech platforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7106: Relates to the regulation of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers in cities with a population of one million or more

Prohibits the placement of fifth generation (5G) telecommunications towers within 250 feet of a business or residence in cities with a population of one million or more without the owner's consent; requires community board approval and the completion of a city environmental quality review before the placement of any 5G tower can be approved.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts 5G tower deployment near residences/businesses without consent, requiring community approvals and environmental reviews, limiting infrastructure expansion for internet access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telecommunications

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 12, 2025

S 3827: Relates to banning the use of biometric identifying technology in schools

Prohibits the use of biometric identifying technology in schools for any reason other than certain specified purposes; adds fingerprint identification of teachers, administrators and students for the purpose of securely logging into a digital device for academic and administrative purpose to allowable purposes.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly bans biometric tech in schools except for secure device logins, restricting data collection to protect student privacy and limit technology use in education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5555: Directs the department of education to establish model codes of conduct on school property regarding cellphone use

This bill directs New York's Department of Education to create model codes of conduct for cellphone use on all school property (including buildings and outdoor areas) during school hours. The model codes must be developed with input from school superintendents and school boards, and will be posted online for schools to reference. All public school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools in New York must then adopt their own specific cellphone policies for students based on these models. The requirement takes effect July 1, 2025.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill A 5555 directly restricts the use of cellphones, a form of technology, by students on school property during school hours.95% confidence

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